Arctic Infra
Arctic Infra AB is a Swedish civil engineering and infrastructure contractor headquartered in Gällivare, delivering earthworks, road construction, drilling/blasting, and road maintenance services to mining (LKAB, Boliden), government (Trafikverket), municipal, and renewable-energy clients across Norrbotten and Västerbotten.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2019
- HeadquartersGällivare, Norrbottens län, Sweden
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Arctic Infra does
Arctic Infra AB is a privately held Swedish civil engineering and infrastructure contractor founded in 2019 and headquartered in Gällivare, with operational offices in Boden, Pajala, Kiruna, and Luleå. The company delivers groundworks, road construction, concrete and foundation work, drilling and blasting (via wholly owned subsidiary RockCon AB), and round-the-clock road maintenance services across Norrbotten and Västerbotten in northern Sweden. It operates through three business areas — Mark och Infrastruktur (Earthworks and Infrastructure), Anläggning (Construction), and Drift och Underhåll (Operations and Maintenance) — functioning as general contractor (generalentreprenad), total contractor (totalentreprenad), or subcontractor (underentreprenad).
The company generates revenue primarily through competitive public tenders and direct negotiated contracts with enterprise and public-sector clients in mining, government transportation, municipal, and renewable energy segments. Pricing is project-based, with multi-year framework agreements (e.g., the 340 MSEK Trafikverket basunderhåll contract covering 1,606 km of road over four years, and an ~80 MSEK Gällivare Kommun framework) supplemented by one-off construction projects ranging from 24 MSEK to 186 MSEK. FY2022 revenue was 380 MSEK (+75% vs. FY2021's 217 MSEK) at a 7.8% operating margin.
Ownership history reflects two rounds of corporate restructuring: Vestum AB (publ) acquired Arctic Infra in September 2021, and in December 2023 the original founders reacquired the company with Eleda infrastructure group, Mikael Norman, and Susann Henriksson joining as new owners. The company is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified (since June 2022) and positions itself around northern Sweden's industrial transformation, mining-driven community relocations, wind park infrastructure, and grid build-out. Its named customer base includes LKAB, Boliden Mineral AB, Trafikverket, Gällivare Kommun, Kiruna Kommun, WPD Construction Sweden AB, Kaunis Iron, and Linxon Sverige.
Arctic Infra firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Arctic Infra
- Legal name
- Arctic Infra AB
- Website
- https://arcticinfra.se
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2019
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Arctic Infra AB is a Swedish civil engineering and infrastructure contractor headquartered in Gällivare, delivering earthworks, road construction, drilling/blasting, and road maintenance services to mining (LKAB, Boliden), government (Trafikverket), municipal, and renewable-energy clients across Norrbotten and Västerbotten.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Arctic Infra industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Infrastructure Construction Services
- NAICS
- Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (23731), Site Preparation Contractors (23891), Utility System Construction (2371), Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)
- SIC
- Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Interchanges, Ramps & Flyovers Construction (IMAFAEAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Snow & Ice Management (De-icing, Plowing) (BPABADAG), Stormwater & Drainage Infrastructure Construction (Sewer, Detention, Outfalls) (IMAFAGAF)
Keywords
Where Arctic Infra is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Gällivare, Norrbottens län
- HQ country
- Sweden
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices5 records
Markets served
Arctic Infra business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Infrastructure Construction Contracts: Revenue generated from large-scale infrastructure construction projects including roads, earthworks, foundations, concrete structures, and industrial facilities. Projects are awarded through competitive bidding with public and private clients. Contract values range from tens of millions to over 180 million SEK per project.
- Maintenance and Operations Contracts: Ongoing revenue from road maintenance and operations contracts, including winter maintenance (snow removal, de-icing) and summer maintenance (pavement repairs, drainage, guardrails). Contract with Trafikverket covers approximately 1606 kilometers of roads in Gällivare and Pajala areas over 4 years with option for 2 additional years.
- Framework Agreements: Recurring revenue through framework agreements with municipalities for ongoing construction work. Includes Gällivare Kommun framework agreement valued at approximately 80 million SEK over 2 years covering VA, electrical, and fiber work.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Base maintenance contract with Trafikverket |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Municipal framework agreement |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Largest single contract - Väg 395 Autio-Anttis |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Road 395 Palokorva-Junosuando project |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Aldermyrberget wind park infrastructure |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Kiruna rest stop construction |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Arctic Infra product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Arctic Infra provides infrastructure construction services in northern Sweden across three business areas: Mark och Infrastruktur (ground and infrastructure), Anläggning (construction), and Drift och Underhåll (operations and maintenance). Services include road construction, earthworks, dams, demolition, foundation and concrete work, and year-round road maintenance, delivered as general contractor, total contractor, subcontractor, or design services to mining companies, government agencies, municipalities, and energy developers in Norrbotten and Västerbotten.
Product overview
Arctic Infra is a Swedish infrastructure construction company operating in Norrbotten and Västerbotten. The company operates through three business areas: Mark och Infrastruktur (Ground and Infrastructure), Anläggning (Construction), and Drift och Underhåll (Operations and Maintenance). Services include road construction, ground work, dam construction, demolition, and property maintenance. The company acts as general contractor, total contractor, subcontractor and provides design services for industrial, mining, and public infrastructure projects.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Mark och Infrastruktur (Ground and Infrastructure) Ground and infrastructure construction services including road building, ground work, water and sewage systems, electrical and fiber work; delivered as general contractor, total contractor, or subcontractor to public and industrial clients in northern Sweden.
- Anläggning (Construction) Construction services including concrete work, foundation construction, industrial construction for mining and energy sectors, and specialized installation work for industrial and energy clients.
- Drift och Underhåll (Operations and Maintenance) Operations and maintenance services for road networks including winter maintenance (snow removal, ice control), summer road maintenance (paving, drainage, guardrail work), and round-the-clock emergency services under multi-year contracts.
Quantifiable outcome
- Revenue growth from 217 MSEK to 380 MSEK (+75%) in 2022
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Arctic Infra
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Arctic Infra technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
Arctic Infra partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, minor and supporting.
- RockCon ABcoreArctic Infra acquired all shares in RockCon AB, a drilling and blasting company based in Älvsbyn specializing in mining industry services. Acquisition provided access to specialized equipment and expertise in drilling and blasting operations.
- WPD Construction Sweden ABmajorOngoing partnership for wind park infrastructure projects. Arctic Infra performs all ground works and has been awarded multiple contracts including Aldermyrberget (approx. 100 MSEK) and Tomasliden wind park projects.
- Linxon SverigemajorArctic Infra contracted to perform ground and concrete work for Linxon Sverige's new 400 kV switchyard project in Messaure near Jokkmokk. Linxon collaborates with Svenska kraftnät on infrastructure projects.
- Kaunis IronmajorPartnership for mining infrastructure including sand storage facility expansion and road reinforcement work for Kaunisvaara iron ore operations in Pajala municipality.
- Dundret MTBminorArctic Infra partnered with Dundret MTB cycling association and Dundret Lapland to build a pumptrack facility. Company invested in community infrastructure as part of reinvestment in Gällivare area.
- Lapplands ElnätsupportingSubcontractor partnership for electrical work on Aldermyrberget wind park project. Lapplands Elnät handled electrical network work while Arctic Infra managed general infrastructure.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves12 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Arctic Infra competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Peab AB: Large Swedish contractor with strong presence in northern Sweden civil and road works; competes head-to-head on Trafikverket and municipal tenders in Norrbotten and Västerbotten.
- NCC AB: One of Sweden's largest construction and infrastructure contractors; competes with Arctic Infra across road, civil, and mining infrastructure in northern Sweden. Arctic Infra's Anläggning head David Wallin was recruited from NCC, signaling direct talent overlap.
- Veidekke Entreprenad AB: Norwegian-Swedish contractor active in civil engineering, road, and infrastructure in northern Sweden. COO Mikael Norman joined Arctic Infra from Veidekke, where he was an arbetschef for over 20 years, indicating direct capability overlap.
- Skanska AB: Sweden's largest construction group with significant civil, road, and industrial infrastructure operations across Norrbotten. Represents the upper-bound scale competitor for major tenders like Trafikverket contracts.
Regional players
- Gällivare Frakt AB: Local Gällivare logistics and contracting firm co-founded by the same principals (Mikael Johansson, Gustav Nilsson) under the original GM Investment Group; serves overlapping mining and municipal clients in the same geography.
Others
- Eleda Group AB: Nordic infrastructure group that became a co-owner of Arctic Infra in December 2023; portfolio includes similar civil and infrastructure contractors across the Nordics, making it both a strategic investor and a structural peer for benchmarking.
- Linxon Sverige AB: Substation and grid EPC contractor for which Arctic Infra performs ground and concrete work (Messaure 400 kV switchyard); a buyer-side partner rather than competitor, but operates in the same energy-infrastructure build-out in Norrbotten.
Direct peers
- Svevia AB: Specialist road construction, operation, and maintenance contractor with a strong northern Sweden footprint - the closest direct competitor to Arctic Infra's Drift och Underhåll business area. Daniel Isaksson previously held a site manager role at Svevia before joining Arctic Infra.
- GRK Infra AB: Civil engineering and infrastructure contractor with a northern Sweden base covering roads, foundations, and groundworks. Direct competitor on Trafikverket and municipal tenders; Johan Molin was previously an arbetschef at GRK Infra.
- BDX Företagen AB: Mid-sized northern Swedish contractor focused on civil works, road, and infrastructure for mining and public-sector clients. Johan Molin came from BDX before joining Arctic Infra as Mark & Infrastruktur arbetschef, confirming service-line overlap.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Arctic Infra social profiles
Digital presenceArctic Infra compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
Arctic Infra financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Arctic Infra leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
Arctic Infra subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Arctic Infra funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Arctic Infra M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Arctic Infra
What does Arctic Infra do?
Arctic Infra provides infrastructure construction services in northern Sweden across three business areas: Mark och Infrastruktur (ground and infrastructure), Anläggning (construction), and Drift och Underhåll (operations and maintenance). Services include road construction, earthworks, dams, demolition, foundation and concrete work, and year-round road maintenance, delivered as general contractor, total contractor, subcontractor, or design services to mining companies, government agencies, municipalities, and energy developers in Norrbotten and Västerbotten.
Is Arctic Infra a public or private company?
Arctic Infra is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Arctic Infra founded?
Arctic Infra was founded in 2019. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Arctic Infra based?
Arctic Infra is headquartered in Gällivare, Norrbottens län, Sweden, in the Europe region.
How does Arctic Infra make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Infrastructure Construction Contracts are the primary driver. The others are maintenance and Operations Contracts and framework Agreements.
Who are Arctic Infra's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Peab AB, NCC AB, Veidekke Entreprenad AB and Skanska AB. Gällivare Frakt AB is listed as a regional player. Others are Eleda Group AB and Linxon Sverige AB. Direct peers are Svevia AB, GRK Infra AB and BDX Företagen AB.
Does Arctic Infra have an API?
No public API is recorded for Arctic Infra.
What industry is Arctic Infra in?
Arctic Infra's product category is Infrastructure Construction Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAFAEAD, Interchanges, Ramps & Flyovers Construction, with a secondary code of BPABADAG, Snow & Ice Management (De-icing, Plowing). Its NAICS code is 23731 and its SIC code is 1600.